Divorce Settlement Agreement Template - Pennsylvania

How to File for Divorce in Pennsylvania?

Here is what you need to do to dissolve your marriage quickly in the state of Pennsylvania:

1. Negotiate the provisions you want to include in the Pennsylvania Divorce Agreement with your spouse to speed up the process if you are on good terms - pay attention to the material support one of the partners will be entitled to and the custody and visitation rights if you have kids together. File the divorce complaint with the local court of common pleas - note that at least one of the parties has to reside in the state for half a year to give either of you a right to submit the paperwork in this location.
2. Once you have presented the complaint alongside a form confirming your intention to represent yourself without the assistance of an attorney if necessary, it is time to inform the other spouse about the upcoming divorce. You will have a month to do so after submitting the complaint - make sure the recipient is getting the copies of the documentation: it is recommended to hire a professional server to help you out.
3. The parties will have three months to reflect on the decision to divorce and only then file an affidavit agreeing to put an end to the marriage. Request the court to record the divorce action and issue a decree - the latter must be completed and given to a judge who will sign it in case there are no issues with your documentation. You will receive a copy of the decree via mail meaning the divorce is now official.

Still looking for a particular template? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Divorce Affidavit Form;
• Prenuptial Agreement Templates;
• Postnuptial Agreement Templates.